Sinn Féin on target to take historic five seats in Limerick

Sinn Fein are looking on target to take an historic five seats in Limerick's local elections.

Cllr Maurice Quinlivan and 22 year old Seighin O'Ceallaigh have topped the polls in their respective areas according to tallies.

Malachy McCreesh is polling strongly in Limerick City West.

Politics student - 20 year old Lisa Marie Sheehy looks set to take the first seat for Sinn Fein in County Limerick since the 1920's while Seamus Browne from Abbeyfeale may also be a contender in the Newcastlewest Area.

Meanwhile, Sinn Fein's Deputy Leader is welcoming the results coming in from across the country.